The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it. —John Ruskin
“The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.”

John Ruskin poet, writer, art critic

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This quote is a good one for all of us to follow.It's very rewarding everyday

Anonymous
April 21, 2022

The highest reward for man’s toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.

Anonymous
March 19, 2019

I don't suppose he meant "tired, broke, and single" by that, did he?

StarSword from North Carolina
November 16, 2016

thats true

sly meek from Accra Ghana
August 5, 2016

Its really nice lines

Kapil from India
July 8, 2016

TRUE

Ceasar from NY
June 29, 2016

Well written, this quote rises above the rest. No farther from the truth. I use these quotes to my children, every time that we are indulge in any conversation. Especially, my military son in the US Airforce. Very inspiring, love it.

Pamela from Philadelphia
June 28, 2016

It's all organic and personal achievement in the circle of life in our journey to enlightenment

Hippie Gypsy from This planet called Earth
June 28, 2016

Like it

Mike from Texas
June 28, 2016

The toil offers opportunities to break out of comfort zones, recognize hidden abilities, seek new challenges, and most importantly, overcome doubts and fears.

Steve from Missouri
June 28, 2016

I love this, there are so many people that always want a physical reward for something they do. This quote says it all. We have to go beyond physical.

Diana from Greer, SC
June 28, 2016

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